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Prince George's County Police say that 56-year-old Rodney William Blanton was arrested Aug. 30, nearly seven months after he allegedly assaulted the victim at her Arnold Road home and stole money from her.

During the assault, though, police say the victim was able to bite Blanton on the hand, drawing blood. Authorities say they were then able to collect DNA evidence from the blood, which led detectives to identify Blanton as a suspect.

Blanton faces charges of first-degree assault, first-degree burglary and robbery, among other charges. He is being held without bond at the Department of Corrections.